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#2179 of 2,268 schools in GA

Dutchtown Middle School

Middle School · Henry County · Hampton, GA

A Henry County middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

155 Mitchell Rd, Hampton, GA 30228

  • Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$12,373
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Dutchtown Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dutchtown Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average593/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,448

Median home value

$263,300

Median rent

$1,549/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.4 mi421Compare →
Creekside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.1 mi591Compare →
Creekside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–122.1 mi591Compare →
Eagle's Landing Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.76–82.5 mi1,064Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Henry County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#35 of 50
District spending per student
$12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dutchtown Middle School is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dutchtown Middle School

Dutchtown Middle School is a public middle school in Hampton, GA, part of Henry County, serving approximately 1,119 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,179 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dutchtown Middle School

What grades does Dutchtown Middle School serve?

Dutchtown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dutchtown Middle School?

Dutchtown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Middle School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dutchtown Middle School rank in GA?

Dutchtown Middle School ranks #2,179 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Dutchtown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dutchtown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dutchtown Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutchtown Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dutchtown Middle School a charter school?

No, Dutchtown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dutchtown Middle School a Title I school?

No, Dutchtown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutchtown Middle School?

66.7% of students at Dutchtown Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 30228)
51,485
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
35.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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